…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE…In Ohio, Lorain, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, and Lake
Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County.
* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Southwest winds this evening become west
tonight into into Thursday and then northwest by Thursday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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…LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 19 inches. The greatest snow totals of 12 inches or
more are expected south of I-90 in Erie County and the northern
portion of Crawford County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN…From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions with 1/4 SM visibility or lower are
expected at times and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact
Thanksgiving holiday travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Lake effect snow will begin in far northern
Erie County late Wednesday night before the band gradually moves
inland Thursday morning. The heaviest snow is expected Thursday
and Thursday night when snowfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches
per hour at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel
restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for
the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
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